SoCal communities left with mud, damage after days of wet weather

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for east central Ventura County and northwestern Los Angeles County until 8:30 a.m.

The National Weather Service reported 60 mph wind gusts in some areas, urging residents to keep an eye out for any roof damage and downed trees.

Areas that are being affected include Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Fillmore, North Hollywood, Encino, Woodland Hills, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Van Nuys, Chatsworth, Santa Clarita, Beverly Hills, Northridge, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Point Mugu State Park, and Sylmar.

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, including the Eaton Fire burn zone, until 12 p.m.

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties until 12 p.m. Wednesday.

The rain is creating slick and dangerous conditions on roads and freeways across Southern California for early morning commuters.

Among the several trouble spots was a crash involving a FedEx semi-truck on the northbound 5 Freeway near the 118 Freeway interchange in the San Fernando Valley.

Eyewitness News drove past the crash and saw some packages spilled on the roadway.

Among the several trouble spots was a crash involving a FedEx semi-truck on the northbound 5 Freeway near the 118 Freeway interchange.

The collision was reported around 3:45 a.m. Just before 6 a.m., the California Highway Patrol said all northbound lanes would be closed for about another five hours.

As the storm makes its way across Southern California, drivers are urged to use caution and travel at safe speeds. Those who don't need to travel should stay home if possible, officials have said.

A strong atmospheric river is moving across Southern California, bring heavy rain and threatening mudslides in recent burn scar areas.

The rain will stick around through Friday, making for a wet Christmas.

Here's how much rain the region can expect, and when the heaviest downpours will hit.

Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California will see heavy rain on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as an atmospheric river moves across the area.